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Family Halloween Events in Illinois 2026
10 family Halloween events in Illinois with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 7 towns. The earliest to open is Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert's, on September 11.
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Chicago guide 8
- Boo! at the Zoo Family event · Brookfield · Oct 3-25, 2026 · All Ages
- Halloween in the Parks Family event · Chicago · Free Halloween parties and events at individual parks throughout October 2026, e.g. Lincoln Park Cultural Center Oct 29 4pm-6pm and Grand Crossing Park Oct 29 11am-2pm · All Ages
- Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns Family event · Glencoe · Oct 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 2026 (pre-registration required) · All Ages
- Slightly Spooky at Navy Pier Family event · Chicago · Saturday, October 31, 2026 ("Slightly Spooky Saturday") · All Ages
- Spooky Zoo Family event · Chicago · Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 · All Ages
- Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade Fall festival · Chicago · Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 · All Ages
- Long Grove October Days Fall festival · Long Grove · Series of weekend events across October 2026: Witches Night Out Oct 8, DIY Scarecrow Day Oct 10, Pet Costume Parade Oct 18, downtown Trick-or-Treating Oct 23 · All Ages
- Scarecrow Weekend (St. Charles Scarecrow Fest) Fall festival · St. Charles · Oct 9-11, 2026 (41st annual) · All Ages
St. Louis guide 2
- Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert's Family event · Belleville · Sept 11 - Oct 30, 2026 (closed on Halloween) · All Ages
- Edwardsville Halloween Parade Fall festival · Edwardsville · Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 · All Ages
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open in Illinois in 2026?
Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, Boo! at the Zoo, Edwardsville Halloween Parade, Halloween in the Parks, Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert's, Long Grove October Days, and 4 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on BooMap.
When do family Halloween events open in Illinois in 2026?
The earliest on BooMap is Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert's (Belleville), on September 11, 2026.
Are there free family Halloween events in Illinois?
Yes: Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, Edwardsville Halloween Parade, Halloween in the Parks, Long Grove October Days, Scarecrow Weekend (St. Charles Scarecrow Fest), and 2 more list free admission on the official site.